The National University System was established in 2001 to meet the emerging challenges and demands of education in the 21st century. The System is uniquely aligned to connect a diverse population of students to a network of innovative educational programs that are relevant to their lives, careers, and the marketplace and are delivered in a format that respects competing life priorities.

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Our Mission

The Institute is a non-partisan organization that formulates and promotes high quality economic, policy, and public-opinion research.

Who We Are

The Institute is home to San Diego’s leading experts on local and regional political, economic, and policy issues.

What We Do

We are an independent institute that conducts research and publishes articles, policy briefs, and other materials about regional issues.

Advancing Ideas Into Action

The Economic Ledger is a bi-monthly report highlighting key economic happenings in the San Diego region.

The National University System Institute for Policy Research is a groundbreaking economic think tank that promotes high quality economic, policy, and public-opinion research to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of local governments in the San Diego region.

The Institute’s highly qualified leadership team conducts research and publishes articles, policy briefs, and other materials about regional issues.